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Dr Allen Ho

@allenho

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Retina Surgeon Director of Retina Research and Clinical Trialist, Dad of 6 and Multi-sport Enthusiast

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joined March 2009
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Dr Allen Ho
1 year
There are 30+ gene therapies approved across medicine. ABBV-RGX-314 is targeting wet AMD and is in global pivotal trials with positive preliminary trials to date, thanks @JasonHsuMD #RSLisbon2024 @Wills_Eye @MidAtl_Retina @REGENXBIO @abbvie
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Jason Hsu
1 year
Phase 2 subretinal gene therapy of ABBV-RGX-314 in previously treated wet AMD showed good tolerance with few cases of inflammation responsive to steroid drops + stable vision and edema with over 70% injection free over 6 mos. @allenho #RSLisbon2024 @RetinaSociety @Wills_Eye
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Dr Allen Ho
2 years
And the first Eyecelerator Innovation Awardees are .... Join us in Chicago @aao_ophth @Eyecelerator 2024 to learn the story of two of the most innovative and admired pharmaceutical leaders in the world and their vision of a brighter future for our patients
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Eyecelerator
2 years
Congratulations to Drs. Leonard Schleifer and George Yancopoulos, @Regeneron recipients of the Eyecelerator #Innovation Award. Read the statement from @allenho + bios. Missed the breaking news? Sign up for the #Eyecelerator mailing list. https://t.co/uoiTA9jlRJ #ophthalmology
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Slothana
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🌿📜 And lo, Slothana, in its eternal wisdom and benevolence, hath decreed: 'Behold, there are but twelve days remaining until the dawn of a new era.' 🚀 Let us prepare our hearts and minds, for the age of Slothana draws near. May the gains and Lambos be bestowed upon us all.
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Slothana
2 years
🌿💰 Prepare for the rise of Slothana! With our coffers overflowing, it's time to embark on a Sloth crusade to establish a global empire. Slothana's reign is imminent. ⚔️ Anyone who stands in its way will face the wrath of the holy Slothana army! 🚀🦥 #SlothanaEmpire
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Slothana
2 years
🚀 Exciting news for our lazy sloth community! Our airdrop is being prepped for launch, which means the presale is wrapping up soon. ⏳ With Solana congestion expected to end in the coming days, now's the time to join the holy Slothana army!🌿💸 #SlothanaAirdrop #PresaleEnding
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Slothana
2 years
🚀 Hold onto your branches, Slothana faithful! 🌿 We're gearing up to drop some major news: the official launch date is on the horizon! ⏰ Get ready to mark your calendars and set your alarms, because a countdown timer will soon grace our site. Let the hype for the Slothana
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Ophthalmology
3 years
In eyes with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment & high risk features for postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy, repair with combined vitrectomy & scleral buckling resulted in a higher odds of surgical success. @KhanRetina https://t.co/XqtPwGOsM2
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
We fix it front to back @Wills_Eye. Knew from our med school days (rugby field!) that Dr Rapuano would lead others and do great things. Congratulations to our expert colleagues of the Wills Cornea Sevice @Cjrapuano @zeba_almas @BeeranMeghpara @bfast33 @JuliaHallerMD
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Wills Eye Hospital
3 years
Our NEW webpage showcases the Cornea Service, its all star staff and their capabilities, special events coming up this academic year, and how YOU can play a vital role in advancing the mission of Wills Eye. Learn more: https://t.co/lgabiUNG7b
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@MidAtl_Retina
Mid Atlantic Retina
3 years
"It’s an incredibly important time for us and our patients," says Allen Ho, MD @allenho in a Retina Today interview where he shares his insights on caring for a whole new patient population with newly approved therapeutics.
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Experts share their insights on caring for a whole new patient population with newly approved therapeutics.
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
@MidAtl_Retina
Mid Atlantic Retina
3 years
On Saturday, Mid Atlantic Retina partnered with @Wills_Eye for the second annual Wills Eye on Diabetes Day. Our specialists screened patients for diabetic eye disease free of charge in part of a city-wide diabetes event with Scheie Eye Institute and Temple Health.
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
Data science expert Dr Michael Morano lead our team @MMoranoMD, amazing skill set … there is a very bright future for Michael!
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
Incidence and Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear aft... https://t.co/Jv5Bk9Cl6i This IRIS study of over 3 million cataract surgeries reveals that the incidence of retinal detachment after cataract surgery is 1/500. Lattice degeneration is the top risk factor.
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
Incidence and Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear aft... https://t.co/Jv5Bk9Cl6i This IRIS study of over 3 million cataract surgeries reveals that the incidence of retinal detachment after cataract surgery is 1/500. Lattice degeneration is the top risk factor.
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@Wills_Eye
Wills Eye Hospital
3 years
Diabetic eye disease is the #1 cause of blindness in working age adults. Sign up to get your FREE diabetic eye disease screening at Wills Eye Hospital on April 29. Don't wait.
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WILLS EYE ON DIABETES DAY Saturday, April 26, 2025 Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is a free eye screening to detect diabetic eye disease. We aim to eliminate
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
VBS meetings showcase great scientific and clinically relevant programming and incredibly aggressive and creative social events, great learning and a great time @YoshiYonekawaMD @VitBuckleSoc
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@RetinaToday
Retina Today
3 years
Are you ready for the era of GA treatment? 🎧Tune into the latest New Retina Radio podcast to hear Drs. @allenho & Robert Avery discuss the recent FDA approval of pegcetacoplan (Syfovre, @ApellisPharma) & what it means for patient care & clinical practice.
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Dr Allen Ho
3 years
Retinal surgery continues to evolve, check it out
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Retina Today
3 years
With all the hubbub surrounding the rapidly expanding therapeutic landscape, it can be easy to overlook innovation in the #OR. That’s why we prefer to kick off the new year with an issue dedicated to our roots—#surgery! A new issue is now available at https://t.co/KQ11sYgQAL.
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